More than 160,000 apply for Florida's first bear hunt in a decade, wildlife officials say

Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for just 172 permits. Hunt opponents submitted some ...

Massive monster: See the longest snake caught in the 2025 Florida Python Challenge

Longest python caught in the 2025 Florida Python Challenge was recorded in the Novice category. Plus a look at some of the biggest snakes ever caught.
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Appeals court finds Florida's open carry ban unconstitutional

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a news conference Aug. 12, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida appeals court on Wednesday declared unconstitutional a state law banning the ...
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Florida’s open carry ban officially ends on Sept. 25

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — People who are allowed to carry firearms will be able to open carry legally in Florida starting on Sept. 25. There are still some exceptions. The First District Court of Appeal ...